Nurses who work on a medical unit do not have personal professional liability coverage. In the event of a lawsuit, which options are true?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. They can be covered under the employer's insurance policy.
2. They may be refused coverage under the employer's insurance policy.
3. They will be covered under the professionals' group policy.
4. They need to contact their own attorneys.
5. They will be covered with their state's Emergency Health Care Providers policy.
1,2,4
Rationale: There is a chance that the employer's insurance would cover these nurses.
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